<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA brute-force attack is an automated attempt to gain unauthorized access by repeatedly trying different username and password combinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, an attacker may use a bot to submit hundreds or thousands of login attempts against:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https://example.com\/admin\/<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nThe attacker may try common usernames such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
admin\nadministrator\nmanager\nroot<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nand passwords collected from leaked databases or generated automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brute-force attacks do not necessarily exploit a Magento vulnerability. Instead, they often target weak credentials, exposed login pages, or poorly protected administration systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Why Magento Stores Are Targeted<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAn eCommerce website contains valuable information and functionality, making its administrative interface an attractive target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If an attacker obtains an administrator account, they may potentially:<\/p>\n\n\n\n